Soccer

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi's passing brilliance got Argentina off to a winning start in the defense of its Copa America title, overcoming Canada and a poor playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium .

Jun 20, 2024 11:32 PM Read more >

The 'Mes-si!' chants started more than an hour before Copa America opener, and he sets up both goals

ATLANTA (AP) — The chants of “Mes-si! Mes-si! Mes-si!" started more than an hour before kickoff and kept up throughout Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday night in the Copa America opener.

Jun 20, 2024 11:26 PM Read more >

Argentina, Canada criticize playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Copa America opener

ATLANTA (AP) — After Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in Thursday night's Copa America opener, the teams criticized the playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “The field was a disaster,” Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez said.

Jun 20, 2024 10:51 PM Read more >

Canada 'keeper puts on a show but Canada still falls to Argentina at Copa America

ATLANTA — Canada was left wondering what might have been after a 2-0 loss to top-ranked Argentina that saw the Canadian men unable to convert quality scoring chances.

Jun 20, 2024 8:59 PM Read more >

Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Europe beware — Spain might just be back. The three-time European champion advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against holders Italy on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2024 7:09 PM Read more >

After nearly 25 years away, Falcao returns home to Colombia to play for Millonarios de Bogotá

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — After nearly 25 years away, Radamel Falcao is coming back home to Colombia. The 38-year-old striker will play for Millonarios de Bogotá next season, the team announced on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2024 6:19 PM Read more >

Spalletti acknowledges Italy was outclassed by Spain in one-sided heavyweight matchup at Euro 2024

GELSEKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Italy coach Luciano Spalletti could not be clearer: Play like they did against Spain and his players will not retain the European Championship.

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Jonatan Giraldez joins the Spirit, will transition to head coach role

WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) — New head coach Jonatan Giraldez has joined the Washington Spirit after finishing up the season with Barcelona.

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With Messi-style dribbling and skills, Lamine Yamal thrills in latest Spain win at Euro 2024

GELSEKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — At times, it was like watching Lionel Messi.

Jun 20, 2024 4:11 PM Read more >

Own-goals lead the way in the scoring chart after bizarre start to Euro 2024

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — There’s just no stopping the top scorer at the European Championship.

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